BTS Lead Officer - Project Manager

Fife Council; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking a Lead Officer to deliver solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. This role offers flexible working, requiring strong leadership and managerial skills to oversee key workstreams, driving alignment with organizational goals while assuring compliance and best practices.

Benefits

Blended working arrangements

Employee benefits package

Access to discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong project management skills with on-time completion.
• Ability to develop strategic plans aligned with goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Centre of Excellence and Customer Engagement workstreams.
• Develop and implement strategy for Power Platform and Copilot.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Risk Management

Budget Management

Mentorship

Technical Proficiency

Job description

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date : Thursday 10 July 2025

Closing Date: Sunday 6 July 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Bankhead, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement. Please note in your supporting statement your preferred shift pattern

Job Details

As a progressive employer, we offer the opportunity to work in this role as a "blended working" arrangement with home-working opportunities and occasional office-working as required.

While the significant part of the role can and will be carried out remotely, candidates should be able to travel to and attend office locations in Fife as required.'

As a Lead Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot tools. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a strategic mindset.

The Power Platform is split into two workstreams -

• Centre of Excellence (CoE) - overseeing the Governance, Administration, Management and Empowerment of the Power Platform and Copilot
• Customer Engagement - working with internal BTS staff and others acrossFife Council to implement Power Platform and Copilot solutions.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the CoE and Customer Engagement workstreams
• Develop and implement the overall strategy for the Power Platform and Copilot within Fife Council
• Ensure alignment of Power Platform initiatives with organisational goals, service change plans and programmes (e.g. Digital Portfolio and No Wrong Door)
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Act as an escalation point for any support issues or major incidents
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical team members

You will be expected to:

• Provide leadership and direction to the team
• Create a culture of constant learning and creativity
• Ensure adherence to governance policies and compliance requirements
• Promote the benefits of Power Platform and Copilot to Directorate and Council Leadership.

The Person

The essential skills required for the Lead Officer role include:

• Leadership and Management: Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve their best.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, including planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals and drive success.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and ideas to various stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyse problems, and develop effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Risk Management: Experience in identifying and mitigating risks to ensure project success and organizational stability.
• Budget Management: Proficiency in managing budgets and resources efficiently to maximize outcomes.
• Mentorship: Capability to provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with relevant software and tools that are essential for the role.

Further Information

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We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For more information, please contact: Gordon Barron, [e-mail]